About Crystal Springs (AR)
Number of accommodations: 63
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (623)
What Guests Are Saying
Crystal Springs offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with spacious sites and scenic views, especially near the lake. Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and the friendly ranger staff, as well as the various amenities like hiking trails and a playground. However, some guests noted maintenance issues, such as electrical problems and outdated facilities, which detracted slightly from their overall enjoyment.
What Guests Are Saying
Crystal Springs offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with spacious sites and scenic views, especially near the lake. Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and the friendly ranger staff, as well as the various amenities like hiking trails and a playground. However, some guests noted maintenance issues, such as electrical problems and outdated facilities, which detracted slightly from their overall enjoyment.
Review Summary
Joanie M
VerifiedNovember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: B
Beautiful
Michael M
VerifiedNovember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: B
Great location, glad to stay there again. Just a single restroom a bit if a walk from some sites.
Charles M
VerifiedNovember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: C
This is a slightly older park but the restrooms, though showing signs of wear were very well maintained. Again, consistent with an older park, many sites were fairly close together. Just a 25 minute ride to downtown Hot Springs.
Martin M
VerifiedNovember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: C
We had a wonderful W/E site on the banks of Lake Ouachita. Unfortunately, the lake was 10ft below full which we learnt was due to work on the dam. It would have been neat to be able to fish from our RV!!! The 6pm check-in and 4pm check-out was unusual, the first campground in 20 years that we have found to have such late timings, but our site was available when we arrived at 4pm so we were not inconvenienced. Although we did not use the showers, they looked clean and tidy. We would definitely recommend this campground.
Susie H
VerifiedNovember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
Our visit here was great. Beautiful sites either right on the lack or close by. 30 minutes from Hot Springs.
Anita B
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: B
My husband and I discovered Crystal Springs in June. Since then, we've come up from Texas to camp there two more times. It's always clean and peaceful. Was surprised to see how much the water level has dropped from June to November.
Deborah M
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
Close enough to Hot Springs and several of the crystal mining sites to be convenient, but far enough away to avoid the crowds. Lovely site and plan to return.
ADDIE O
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: B
Beautiful lake but the sites are way too close together for a good camping experience.
Jill d
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: B
Beautiful well maintained campground with lake and Mountain View’s.
Nancy K
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Very nice campground. We enjoyed our stay there.
Location Crystal Springs (AR)
Address:
1330 N. Crystal Springs Rd.
Royal, AR, 71968
United States
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west about 15.4 miles to North
Crystal Springs Road. Turn right and follow access road three miles north
to the park.
The campground is accessible via Arkansas State Highway 7, which is approximately 10 miles to the east. Additionally, US Highway 270 is located within 15 miles to the south.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5425 / -93.3544
Elevation: 183 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
6PM
Check out time
4PM
General
- No off-road vehicles allowed in park
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Camper Self-Check In Cards are located at the entrance of the campground. Please grab a card apon entry, fill it out and attach it to your campsite post. A ranger will verify the information written on the card later and check you in.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
